Anthony Hensley
Anthony Hensley (Democratic Party) was a member of the Kansas State Senate, representing District 19. He assumed office in 1993. He left office on January 11, 2021.
Hensley (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the Kansas State Senate to represent District 19. He lost in the general election on November 3, 2020.
Hensley has served as state Senate minority leader. He served in the Kansas House of Representatives from 1977 to 1992.
Biography
Hensley graduated from Highland Park High School in Topeka. He earned a degree from Washburn University in 1975 and a master's degree in special education from Kansas State University. Hensley’s career experience includes working as a public school teacher with Highland Park High School.[1]
Committee assignments
2019-2020
Hensley was assigned to the following committees:
- Legislative Coordinating Council Committee
- Confirmation Oversight Committee, Vice Chair
- Senate Interstate Cooperation Committee, Ranking minority member
- Ways and Means Committee
- Legislative Post Audit Committee
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Kansas committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Confirmation Oversight, Vice chair |
| • Education |
| • Financial Institutions and Insurance |
| • Interstate Cooperation, Vice chair |
| • Ways and Means |
| • Legislative Coordinating Council |
| • Legislative Post Audit |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Hensley served on the following committees:
| Kansas committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Confirmation Oversight, Vice Chair |
| • Education, Ranking Minority Member |
| • Interstate Cooperation, Ranking Minority Member |
| • Transportation |
| • Legislative Post Audit |
| • Legislative Coordinating Council |
| • Assessment and Taxation |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Hensley served on the following committees:
| Kansas committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Confirmation Oversight, Vice chair |
| • Transportation |
| • Interstate Cooperation |
| • Education |
| • Assessment and Taxation |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Hensley served on these committees:
| Kansas committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Confirmation Oversight, Vice chair |
| • Education |
| • Interstate Cooperation |
| • Kansas Security |
| • Legislative Coordinating Council |
| • Legislative Post Audit |
| • Pensions, Investments and Benefits |
| • Transportation |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Hensley served on these committees:
| Kansas committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Confirmation Oversight, Vice chair |
| • Education |
| • Interstate Cooperation |
| • Kansas Security |
| • Legislative Coordinating Council |
| • Legislative Post Audit |
| • Pensions, Investments and Benefits |
| • Transportation |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2020
See also: Kansas State Senate elections, 2020
General election
General election for Kansas State Senate District 19
Rick Kloos defeated incumbent Anthony Hensley in the general election for Kansas State Senate District 19 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Rick Kloos (R) | 51.0 | 16,141 |
 | Anthony Hensley (D) | 49.0 | 15,483 | |
| Total votes: 31,624 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Kansas State Senate District 19
Incumbent Anthony Hensley advanced from the Democratic primary for Kansas State Senate District 19 on August 4, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Anthony Hensley | 100.0 | 5,269 |
| Total votes: 5,269 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Kansas State Senate District 19
Rick Kloos advanced from the Republican primary for Kansas State Senate District 19 on August 4, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Rick Kloos | 100.0 | 6,758 |
| Total votes: 6,758 | |||
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2016
- See also: Kansas State Senate elections, 2016
Elections for the Kansas State Senate took place in 2016. The primary election was held on August 2, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was June 1, 2016.
Incumbent Anthony Hensley defeated Zach Haney in the Kansas State Senate District 19 general election.[2][3]
| Kansas State Senate, District 19 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Anthony Hensley Incumbent |
57.28% | 16,181 | |
| Republican | Zach Haney | 42.72% | 12,068 | |
| Total Votes | 28,249 | |||
| Source: Kansas Secretary of State | ||||
Incumbent Anthony Hensley ran unopposed in the Kansas State Senate District 19 Democratic primary.[4][5]
| Kansas State Senate, District 19 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Anthony Hensley Incumbent (unopposed) | |
Zach Haney ran unopposed in the Kansas State Senate District 19 Republican primary.[4][5]
| Kansas State Senate, District 19 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Zach Haney (unopposed) | |
2012
- See also: Kansas State Senate elections, 2012
Hensley won re-election in the 2012 election for Kansas State Senate District 19. Hensley was unopposed in the August 7 Democratic primary and defeated Casey W. Moore (R) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[6][7]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Anthony Hensley Incumbent |
58.5% | 16,543 | |
| Republican | Casey W. Moore | 41.5% | 11,756 | |
| Total Votes | 28,299 | |||
2008
- See also: Kansas State Senate elections, 2008
On November 4, 2008, Hensley was re-elected to the 19th District Seat in the Kansas State Senate, defeating Shari Webber (R).[8] Hensley raised $129,510 for his campaign, while Webber raised $18,090.[9]
| Kansas State Senate, District 19 (2008) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Anthony Hensley (D)
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17,436 | 64.5% | ||
| Shari Webber (R) | 9,557 | 35.4% | ||
Campaign themes
2020
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2020
In 2020, the Kansas State Legislature was in session from January 13 to May 21. A special session convened from June 3 to June 4.
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2019
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In 2019, the Kansas State Legislature was in session from January 14 through May 29.
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2018
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In 2018, the Kansas State Legislature was in session from January 8 through April 7.
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2017
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In 2017, the Kansas State Legislature was in session from January 9 through June 26.
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2016
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In 2016, the Kansas State Legislature was in session from January 11 through June 1. A special session was held from June 23 to June 24 over education funding.
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2015
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In 2015, the Kansas State Legislature was in session from January 12 through June 12.
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2014
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In 2014, the Kansas State Legislature was in session from January 13 through May 30.
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2013
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In 2013, the Kansas State Legislature was in session from January 14 to June 20.
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Personal
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Hensley and his wife, Deborah, have one child.[10]
See also
2020 Elections
External links
- Profile from Open States
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Anthony Hensley on Facebook
- Campaign Contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998, 1996
Footnotes
- ↑ Anthony Hensley State Senator, "About Anthony," accessed February 26, 2020
- ↑ Kansas Secretary of State, "Candidate list," accessed August 23, 2016
- ↑ Kansas Secretary of State, "2016 General Election official results," accessed December 19, 2016
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Kansas Secretary of State, "Candidate list," accessed June 3, 2016
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Kansas Secretary of State, "2016 Official Kansas Primary Election Results," accessed September 12, 2016
- ↑ Kansas Secretary of State, "2012 Primary Election - Official Vote Totals," accessed March 29, 2014
- ↑ Kansas Secretary of State, "2012 General Election - Official Vote Totals," accessed March 31, 2014
- ↑ Kansas Secretary of State, "2008 General Election - Official Vote Totals," accessed March 29, 2014
- ↑ District 19 Follow the Money, "Kansas 2008 - General Election Results," accessed March 29, 2014
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Anthony Hensley's Biography," accessed March 29, 2014
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by - |
Kansas State Senate District 19 1993–2021 |
Succeeded by Rick Kloos (R) |
